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What is Newborn Screening?

Many parents are unaware of the conditions included in screening, or that it varies from state to state. Baby’s First Test brings together resources to help guide parents and health professionals alike.

What Your State Offers

Every state has its own Newborn Screening program. Learn about it.

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Get information about the 80 screenable conditions.

What To Expect

Newborn screening is just one of many things that happen in the first few days after a baby is born. The following information can help prepare expecting parents for the newborn screening process and answer common question, such as:

What should I do before birth? What are the screening procedures? What happens to the blood sample? How should I respond to results? What are the screening outcomes?

The Public Square

An online space dedicated to ongoing conversations about newborn screening.

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National Maps

Newborn Screening is an evolving system that is different throughout the country. 

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Resources

Educational resources from states and organizations across the U.S.

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Newborn screening is one of the most successful public health initiatives in the nation. It began over 50 years ago and continues today! While we are all navigating the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, babies are born every day, and #newbornscreening continues to happen! This essential service helps health professionals identify and treat babies born with a serious, but treatable medical condition. If you have questions about newborn screening, talk to your doctor. Stay up to date with the @cdcgov and your local health department about COVID-19! Learn about the #newbornscreening process, questions to ask your healthcare provider, and how to tell your #newbornscreening story! Sign up for free today by clicking the #linkinbio! #navigatenbs . #repost @expectinghealth . . . Learn about the most common test newborns get - #newbornscreening! Newborn screening is a s state-run public health service that ensures all babies are screened for certain conditions that can cause serious health problems. Expecting Health is excited to announce the launch of Navigate Newborn Screening, a brand new educational module for families. Navigate Newborn Screening is free to access and shares important information about what newborn screening means for babies and their families. Sign up by clicking the #linkinbio. Baby's First Test is launching 50 States | 50 Stories to gather family stories from all 50 states. We want to highlight the different families, experiences, and stories from across the nation to raise awareness for #newbornscreening. Your story will not only provide invaluable insight on how to manage a newborn screening condition, but will also remind other families that they are not alone. Together, let's amplify the voices of families and individuals to raise awareness! Share your story by clicking the #linkinbio! 🗣 CALLING ALL KENTUCKY FAMILIES - we need your help! The Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act provides critical funding for numerous programs that support the implementation of #newbornscreening and other activities such as maintaining the Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders on Newborns and Children and research on emerging conditions. The bill has passed the House and is currently being reviewed by the Senate, and we need your help to get it passed! Share your story with us by contacting Natasha Bonhomme at natasha@babysfirsttest.org. Together, let's save our babies! Happy New Year from Baby’s First Test! Happy holidays! Wishing you a wonderful holiday season filled with joy!

Healthcare Professionals

We can provide up-to-date information on some of the most commonly asked issues about newborn screening so health care professionals can be prepared to answer questions from their patients.

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